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21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes
Hearth is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

1. Hearth

7.6
1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL
Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Linton dredges avocado slices in Japanese panko crumbs to create a beautifully crisp, crunchy jacket for each lush chunk. Read more.

Cochon Volant is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

2. Cochon Volant

7.1
100 W Monroe St (at S Clark St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · The Loop · 33 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Order the restaurant's specialty of Big French Pancakes — you have choices, but blueberry quinoa ($14) is the way to go. Read more.

Quality Crab & Oyster Bah is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

3. Quality Crab & Oyster Bah

1962 N Halsted St (Armitage), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · North Side · 32 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The restaurant's Cap'n Crunch French toast ($12) layers in orange custard that adds tartness, and ups the texture by coating challah bread with crispy Cap'n Crunch. Read more.

24 Karrots is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

4. 24 Karrots

2004 W Armitage Ave (Damen), Chicago, IL
Juice Bar · Bucktown · 2 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The CB+J ($5.50 for 12 ounces, $7.15 for 16 ounces) teams creamy, house-made cashew butter with mixed berries, banana and almond milk sweetened with dates. Read more.

Beef & Barley is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

5. Beef & Barley

3001 N Ashland Ave (W. Wellington), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lakeview · 9 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: A good french fry is pretty easy to find. A great french fry? Much harder. It's a Goldilocks situation: These fries are too crispy. These fries are too soft. Read more.

Barn & Company is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

6. Barn & Company

950 W Wrightwood Ave (btwn Wilton Ave & Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · North Side · 63 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: These are my favorite fried pickles in Chicago right now: a tongue-tantalizing balance of moisture and crunch, with tang and creaminess in every bite. Read more.

Community Tavern is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

7. Community Tavern

7.7
4038 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Portage Park · 8 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: This boutique steakhouse features classic American steakhouse offerings, but also includes French staples such as escargot, roasted bone marrow and bouillabaisse. Read more.

Kameya is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

8. Kameya

8.4
806 W Webster Ave (Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · North Side · 6 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Try the spicy tuna tartare tower with house-fried tortilla chips and sweet sauce to start — the hot stone bibimbap entree ($15.95) pops with color and flavor in any iteration. Read more.

Oromo Cafe is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

9. Oromo Cafe

7.7
4703 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Café · Ravenswood · 12 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The hazelnut horchata ($6 for 12 ounces), creamy thanks to rice, coconut and hazelnut milks, is a delight. Read more.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

10. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 333 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The Lou ($23), a three-cheese pie with rich mozzarella, Romano and cheddar, is my favorite. Read more.

Nada Tea & Coffee House is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

11. Nada Tea & Coffee House

7.5
1552 W Fullerton Ave (at Ashland), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · North Side · 10 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Don't let the modest storefront fool you. Nada Tea & Coffee House is a Japanese teahouse that serves some of the most expertly made tea in Chicago — including the best matcha I've found in the city. Read more.

Mango Pickle is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

12. Mango Pickle

5842 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Edgewater · 6 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The slow-rise naan ($3) is served warm with a light gloss of butter and a sprinkling of sea salt. Read more.

Kasia's Polish Delicatessen is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

13. Kasia's Polish Delicatessen

8.7
2101 W Chicago Ave (at Hoyne Ave.), Chicago, IL
Deli · West Town · 20 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The pierogi are the popular kids in the case, with different flavors every day. I got four: sweet cheese, sauerkraut, potato-and-cheese and beef. Read more.

Cafe Vienna is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

14. Cafe Vienna

7.6
2523 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Café · Park West · 50 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The croissant sandwich plate ($8) at Cafe Vienna includes a breakfast sandwich served on either a plain croissant or a pretzel croissant, the latter option being particularly swoon-worthy. Read more.

Revolution Brewing is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

15. Revolution Brewing

9.1
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The veggie burger at Revolution Brewpub ($13) is one of those masterworks. Every component is made in-house, including the bun. Read more.

3 Arts Club Cafe is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

16. 3 Arts Club Cafe

9.2
1300 N Dearborn St (at W Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Café · Gold Coast · 83 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Salads start at a reasonable $9 on the menu alongside vegetable dishes and heartier items like truffle-butter grilled cheese. Read more.

Nancy's Stuffed Pizza is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

17. Nancy's Stuffed Pizza

2900 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lake View East · 9 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: This pizza is so good, it doesn't need any toppings ($18 for large). Read more.

Parachute is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

18. Parachute

8.9
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The vegetable tempura is as it should be: delicate, crisp and focused. The vegetables vary with the season (meaning the $4 price may as well, says chef and co-owner Beverly Kim). Read more.

Handlebar is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

19. Handlebar

9.1
2311 W North Ave (btwn Oakley & Claremont), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 129 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The sloppy joe's sweetly spicy barbecue sauce will get your face just as satisfactorily messy as it did at summer camp. The tangy sandwich ($9.25) comes with a side and a pickle. Read more.

Little Unicoco is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

20. Little Unicoco

1631 W Howard St, Chicago, IL
African Restaurant · Rogers Park · 4 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: The lightly fried yam dumplings served at Little Unicoco in Rogers Park are mild in flavor, perfect for dipping into rich stew. $6 for five. Read more.

Homeslice Pizza + Patio is one of 21 Must-try Vegetarian Dishes.

21. Homeslice Pizza + Patio

9.1
938 W Webster Ave (at Bissell St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 84 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: If it's a meat-free pizza you want, the Zephy ($11 for a small, $23 for a medium, $32 for a large) is the pie to beat. Read more.